Serving 132 students in grades 8, Kepner Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Colorado state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
92%
36%
Black
2%
5%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% CO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CO state average).
How many students attend Kepner Middle School?
132 students attend Kepner Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Kepner Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kepner Middle School?
Kepner Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kepner Middle School offer ?
Kepner Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is Kepner Middle School part of?
Kepner Middle School is part of School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C.
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